Saturday evening witnessed the coronation of a new champion in the Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Championship as traditional giant Bent Street brushed aside emerging force Rio All-Stars 5-1 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
The clash, which was witnessed by a large crowd, can be described as an exhibition in offensive efficiency, as Bent Street converted 50% of their total attempts on target on their way to clinching their second title in three years.
The rout commenced after Bent Street had fallen behind to a Kelsey Benjamin goal in the seventh minute.
Bent Street then scored five unanswered goals, two of which occurred in the first half through Daniel Wilson and William Europe in the 10th and 16th minute respectively.
Colin Nelson, the eventual Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final, then recorded a second half hat-trick in the 20th, 29th and 35th minute to cap off the clinical performance.
With the result, Bent Street walked away with $600,000 and the respective accolade, with Rio All Stars collecting $300,000 compliments of Nigel Hinds Financial Services and the respective accolade. Nelson for his efforts, walked away with the MVP trophy and a Samsung Galaxy cellphone compliments of Nigel Hinds Financial Services.
Esan Griffith, San Sports Director and Coordinator of the tournament stated, “The tournament culminated in grand fashion with a powerful display from Bent Street as they claimed their second title in three years. Rio All-Stars displayed the quality to make the finale and must be commended for their effort but the experience of Bent Street came to the forefront in the championship match.”
He added, “Once again I would like to thank all the players, fans and sponsors who maintained their unwavering support for the event. Without the input of this vital trio, the overall success and continued development of the event would not be possible.”
In the third place playoff, Leopold Street battled past Kingston 6-4. Omallo Williams registered a hat trick in the fourth, 16th and 19th minute. Adding goals were Benjamin Opara, Daren Benjamin and Eon Alleyne in the fifth, ninth and 25th minute apiece.
For Kingston, Simon Emmanuel netted twice in the 14th and 26th minute while Stephon Reynolds tallied a double in the 27th and 33rd minute. For their effort, Leopold Street walked away with $200,000 compliments of MVP Sports and a trophy. Kingston pocketed $100,000 and the corresponding accolade.
Complete Results
Final
Bent St-5 vs Rio All-Stars-1
Bent St Scorers
Colin Nelson-20th, 29th and 35th
Daniel Wilson-10th
William Europe-16th
Rio Scorer
Kelsey Benjamin-7th
3rd Place
Leopold St-6 vs Kingston-4
Leopold Scorers
Omallo Williams-4th, 16th and 19th
Benjamin Opara-5th
Daren Benjamin-9th
Eon Alleyne-25th
Kingston Scorers
Simon Emmanuel-14th and 26th
Stephon Reynolds-27th and 33rd
